Health Management and Policy News

Keith Mueller comments on impact of Medicaid changes on rural hospitals

Keith Mueller, director of the Rural Health Policy Research Institute and professor of health management and policy at the UI College of Public Health, talks about the potential impacts of Medicaid changes on rural hospitals, communities, and health care providers. (Daily Iowan) Published November 12, 2025

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

For a limited time, full-time undergraduate or graduate students may attend the the 2025 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference at no cost. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola. Verification of enrollment may be required. Published October 29, 2025

Dan Shane talks new technology in rural health spaces

In a recent episode of 'Exploring Rural Health,' Associate Professor Dan Shane shares his thoughts on new and developing technology and their roles in delivering rural health care and human services. Published October 20, 2025

Alumni Q&A: Andrew Grimm

Check out this new Q&A with Andrew Grimm (12MPH, 12MHA) and learn how Andrew’s dual degrees from the University of Iowa College of Public Health prepared him to lead change—and why he says he has one of the coolest jobs in health care. Published October 20, 2025

Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. See the latest recipients. Published October 10, 2025

Connect with the college at APHA in Washington, DC

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 3. Published October 10, 2025